Three Amigos Chili
A hearty chili that I just LOVE. This is an Abs Diet recipe, so no guilt. The recipe calls for Ground Turkey - but I've used lean Ground Beef as well and it's delicious.
A hearty chili that I just LOVE. This is an Abs Diet recipe, so no guilt. The recipe calls for Ground Turkey - but I've used lean Ground Beef as well and it's delicious.
- Carbohydrate 63.4043820637018 g
- Cholesterol 73.708375 mg
- Fat 12.200510612525 g
- Fiber 19.4132667804843 g
- Protein 43.4023610167598 g
- Saturated Fat 2.3776753897175 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (569g)
- Sodium 1309.88917775875 mg
- Sugar 43.9911152832174 g
- Trans Fat 0.894408064643749 g
- Calories 543 calories
Step-by-step
- In a pot heat oil on medium-low. Add onion and saute until soft. (3-5 mins)
- Add turkey and brown for about 5 mins. Add tomatoes with juice, drained chickpeas, drained black beans and drained kidney beans.
- Stir and bring to a boil and reduce hear. Simmer until chili thickens to desired thickness while periodically adding chili powder (to taste).
Sautéing the diced onion over medium-low heat for three to five minutes allows the allium to soften completely without developing harsh browned edges that can impart a bitter flavor to the finished pot. Ground turkey requires attentive breaking apart with a wooden spoon as it browns for five minutes to prevent large, dense clusters from forming in the liquid. Draining the chickpeas, black beans, and kidney beans thoroughly before adding them ensures that excess canning liquid does not dilute the seasoning or alter the final viscosity of the dish. Simmering the mixture uncovered allows excess moisture to evaporate so the starches released from the legumes can naturally thicken the base without requiring added flour or cornstarch slurry. Adding chili powder incrementally during the simmer phase gives the ground spices adequate hydration time to bloom fully into the fat and tomato juices, preventing a raw, powdery finish on the palate. Serve this robust bowl alongside warm cornbread or crusty sourdough to provide a contrasting crumb texture that balances the dense, tender legumes.
